Imad Wasim
A left-arm spin wizard and explosive lower-order hitter who became Pakistan's secret weapon in white-ball cricket, delivering under immense pressure.
Born 1988 (age 38)·Pakistani cricketer·Birthday: December 18·Millennials
Biography
Imad Wasim's cricketing journey is a story of modern specialization. Emerging not through the traditional Pakistani fast-bowling conveyor belt but as a crafty left-arm spinner and a street-smart batsman, he carved a niche as a Twenty20 mercenary and a reliable limited-overs asset for his country. His career peak arrived in the electric atmosphere of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final, where his tight, economical bowling against a powerhouse Indian batting lineup was instrumental in securing Pakistan's stunning victory. While his Test appearances were fleeting, Imad became a global T20 franchise staple, known for his cool demeanor in high-pressure chases and his ability to break partnerships with deceptively simple bowling. His later years were marked by comebacks and retirements, but his legacy is that of a player who maximized his specific skills to change the course of matches in the game's shortest formats.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Imad was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
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Imad's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Was a pivotal bowling member of the Pakistan team that won the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, delivering a key spell in the final against India.
- Captained Islamabad United to victory in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2018.
- Played for numerous high-profile T20 franchises worldwide, including Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, and Jamaica Tallawahs.
- Made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in 2015 and took four wickets, helping secure a series win.
Did You Know?
He was born in Swansea, Wales, before moving to Pakistan as a child.
He is a left-handed batsman but bowls left-arm orthodox spin.
He announced his retirement from international cricket in November 2023, only to reverse it and return to the T20I side in early 2024.
He once scored a 20-ball fifty in a T20 match for Karachi Kings in the PSL.
“I play my cricket with a clear mind and a big heart.”
